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| − | '''A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with | + | '''A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with this deformity: |
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|q1= What is this condition and what syndrome may it be a part of? | |q1= What is this condition and what syndrome may it be a part of? | ||
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| − | *A severe case of Wrynose - a congenital deformity, usually of the upper jaw, where the rostral facial structures are deviated. | + | *A severe case of Wrynose - a congenital deformity, usually of the upper jaw, where the |
| + | rostral facial structures are deviated. | ||
*In this relatively uncommon syndrome, there are a variety of combinations of congenital appendicular and axial skeletal contractures and curvatures in the affected foal. Some cases of wrynose are thought to be due to uterine malpositioning. | *In this relatively uncommon syndrome, there are a variety of combinations of congenital appendicular and axial skeletal contractures and curvatures in the affected foal. Some cases of wrynose are thought to be due to uterine malpositioning. | ||
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*Maxillary–mandibular malocclusion is common | *Maxillary–mandibular malocclusion is common | ||
| − | *In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur. | + | *In severe cases cleft palate may also occur. Although many foals suck normally, this particular foal did not and an indwelling naso-oesophageal tube was inserted. Due to the possibility of poor |
| + | consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur. | ||
|l2= Wry Nose | |l2= Wry Nose | ||
|q3= How would you treat this condition? | |q3= How would you treat this condition? | ||
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*Mild deformities may resolve spontaneously with growth. | *Mild deformities may resolve spontaneously with growth. | ||
*Surgical treatment is indicated in severe cases like this. | *Surgical treatment is indicated in severe cases like this. | ||
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A day old thoroughbred foal is presented with this deformity:
| Question | Answer | Article | |
| What is this condition and what syndrome may it be a part of? |
rostral facial structures are deviated.
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| What are the main complications in dealing with such foals? |
consumption of colostrum and aspiration of milk, secondary infections and bacterial septicaemias can occur. |
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| How would you treat this condition? |
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[[ Wry Nose |Link to Article]] | |
